Calendar: March 20, 2014

Today, March 20

The Next Big Thing-Digital Health: 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Marist College, Poughkeepsie. Sponsored by Hudson Valley Economic Development Corporation, The event will focus on educating the community and the media on an array of digital healthcare topics. http://www.hvedcnextbigthing2014.eventbrite.com.

Health Insurance Support-Apply for Insurance and Get Answers to All Your Questions!: Apuzzo Hall, Hudson Valley LGBTQ Community Center, 300 Wall St., Kingston. Daytime appointments, Evening workshops until March 30. There is a window of opportunity to sign up for health insurance through NY State of Health, New York’s official health insurance marketplace through the Affordable Care Act. For details or to make an appointment, (845) 331-5300 or katherine@lgbtqcenter.org.

First Day of Spring Birding Event: 9-11 a.m. Wagon House Education Center at Olana State Historic Site. Larry Federman will talk about local birds found at Olana and in the Hudson Valley. Following the presentation, participants will take a guided walk in Olana’s beautiful artist-designed landscape. $5/person. For more information and to register, contact Sarah Hasbrook at shasbrook@olana.org or call (845) 828-1872, ext. 109.

K-5 After School Program Northern Dutchess Bible Church: 3:30 to 5 p.m. 59 Fisk St., Red Hook. There is singing, games, refreshments, crafts and class time. Students can take Bus 9 from Mill Road School in Red Hook to the church after school. (845) 758-3141.

Pine Hill Community Center Storytellers Circle: Third Thursday of the month; 4-6 p.m. For those interested in craft of storytelling, bring a tale, listen and share. Pine Hill Community Center, 287 Main St., Pine Hill, (845) 254-5469.

Catskill Association for Tourism Services Legislative Roundtable: 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. Hunter Mountain Ski Lodge. Hors d’oeuvres will be served. This is an opportunity for the CATS region and their tourism properties to come together with elected officials and talk about tourism. (518) 943-3226.

Hudson Valley Railroad Presentation: 6 p.m. Elmendorph Inn, 43-45 North Broadway, Red Hook. Railroad historian Bernard L. Rudberg will discuss the history of the Rhinebeck and Connecticut Railroad and how it connected with the New York Central Railroad. (845) 758-3241

Spring Kick-Off Party for the Kingston YMCA Farm Project: 6-9 p.m. The Anchor, 744 Broadway, Kingston. Celebrate the first day of Spring with the Kingston YMCA Farm Project and help GROW this new urban farm in Midtown Kingston. Drink and menu specials, raffle prizes, and fun activities for all ages. $10 suggested donation per adult, free entry for all donors to the online fundraising campaign.

The Wallkill Valley Rail Trail Association Annual Meeting: 7:30 p.m. Elting Memorial Library, Main St., New Paltz. The meeting is open to the public and light refreshments will be served. (845) 891-3814